Also, Vegas books take action on Syracuse

Jameis Winston's odds to win the Heisman Trophy have been lengthened upon news of his involvement in an alleged sexual assault that occurred nearly a year ago. Florida State's redshirt freshman quarterback remains the favorite for the award.

Las Vegas sports books are not allowed to accept bets on awards such as the Heisman Trophy, but one offshore book adjusted Winston’s Heisman odds from 1-to-8 to 1-to-4, according to multiple reports on Twitter.

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel went from 5-to-1 to 3-to-1 at the book, while Alabama’s A.J. McCarron went from 5-to-1 to 4-to-1.

College football handicapper Brian Edwards, a contributor to The Linemakers on Sporting News, adjusted his mock Heisman odds as well. In his column this week for The Linemakers, he made Winston the -150 favorite.

"At this point, it doesn't appear that a suspension is imminent" for Winston, Edwards said on Thursday. "But like the Cam Newton situation in 2010, there are clearly some uncertainties moving forward.

"I had Winston as the -150 chalk on Monday, and I think the right odds move is to take him to even-money."

McCarron remains the second choice on Edwards’ board but moves from 5-to-1 to 4-to-1; Baylor QB Bryce Petty goes from 7-to-1 to 6-to-1; and Manziel has been adjusted from 12-to-1 to 10-to-1, Edwards added.

“Newton never got suspended three years ago, and even though there was a lot of smoke, it didn't prevent Heisman voters from awarding him with the trophy. If nothing new comes out in the coming weeks, I think voters will judge Winston on what takes place on the field. We'll just have to see how it all plays out.”

Action comes in on 'Cuse

Up next for Florida State is Syracuse on Saturday, and the Orange have drawn some money at Las Vegas sports books since news of Winston’s situation broke. The point spread moved a point Thursday at the Wynn, where Seminoles were adjusted from a 38.5-point road favorite to -37.5. Other books have made similar moves.

“Anytime there’s a disruption in the flow of the team, whether that be rumors coming out or allegations of whatever, you’ll always see a play on the dog, just because (bettors) feel the team is not focused,” John Avello, vice president of race and sports at the Wynn, told The Linemakers.

Added the LVH SuperBook's Ed Salmons. "I am sure the line going from 38 to 37 was someone with some wishful thinking that the quarterback wouldn't play this week. This sounds like it will play out over months, not hours, so it's a non-event for us."

There’s been no adjustment, meanwhile, on Florida State's odds to win the BCS Championship at either book. The ‘Noles remain the 3-to-2 second favorite at the Wynn, behind Alabama at 2-to-3.

“They're not supposed to lose the game this week,” Avello said of FSU. “I don't care how unfocused they might be, they’re not supposed to lose the game. I mean, I might be the quarterback and get this W. So I can’t make any adjustments now.

“They still have to play Florida yet. We’ll see how they play this week, and then we’ll see how Florida plays this week against South Carolina. So if there’s gonna be adjustments made, I’m gonna look at it after this week, not now.”

Should Florida State and Alabama hold course and get to the BCS National Championship Game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the Crimson Tide would be about a 2- or 3-point favorite, Avello said. The Golden Nugget has actually opened wagering on several potential championship games and lists ‘Bama -5.5 over FSU.